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Essentials of Yoga II: Deepen Your Practice
Iswara Chaitanya
Are you ready to take your yoga practice a step deeper? This course is perfect for those who have taken Create a Daily Home Practice or have been introduced to Sivananda Yoga practices through classes at the ashram or online.
In this course, you will deepen your experience with the 12 basic postures of Sivananda Yoga. Each day focuses on a new theme while practicing asana: concentrating on the energy channels, learning to meditate, experiencing relaxation, and working with visualization. You will also be exposed to a practical and theoretical introduction to meditation, positive thinking, Ayurveda, the yogic diet, and stress-relieving techniques, expanding your base of knowledge and experience.
Under the guidance of an experienced instructor, this course further develops the Five Keys to a Yogic Lifestyle taught by Swami Vishnudevananda for health and inner peace and taught at Sivananda ashrams and centers worldwide. This next step in learning and living yoga invites you to deepen and personalize your practice to further develop the inner peace of a yogic lifestyle at home.
You'll learn how to:
- Establish or refine a home yoga practice, including asana and pranayama
- Integrate your personal yoga experience with new knowledge
- Gain exposure to meditation theory and practice
- Discover how an integrated approach to a yogic lifestyle (postures, breathing, diet, meditation, and positive thinking) contributes to well-being
Requirements and Recommendations:
- If you currently have a yoga practice but are new to Sivananda Yoga, it is recommended that you gain familiarity with our approach. You can read The Complete Illustrated Book of Yoga by Swami Vishnudevananda and take Create a Daily Home Practice.
- Create a Daily Home Practice
- Viewing Device: Desktop or laptop computer will provide the best experience, although you can also connect via a tablet or smartphone.
- Internet connection: High-speed broadband wired or wireless is best.
Course Includes:
- 7.5 hours on on demand video
Iswara Chaitanya
Iswara Chaitanya is a Sivananda Yoga practitioner and teacher of many years and a senior staff member at the ashram. He currently serves the ashram as the head of Reception and IT manager, as well as teaching many courses including in the ATTC.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What devices can I use to take the courses? You can use any computer or mobile device that is connected to the internet with a strong enough connection to stream videos.
Q: How is this course different from the live courses the ashram offers? This courses differs from the online programs because it is pre-recorded. You can take it at your own pace without any pre-determined class times.
Q: What if I have a question for the teacher? You can forward your questions to [email protected] and it will be sent to the teacher you have a question for.
Q: What’s your refund policy? We want you to be fully satisfied with your subscription. If you are not happy with it please contact [email protected] within 30 days of purchase for a full refund